FIRST WARNING FORECAST: Sunny, over 35 degrees today

ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – Expect sunny weather today with highs around 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Summary of Tuesday

High – 98°

Normal high – 89°

A chance of raining – 0%

Air quality alarm

A Code Orange Air quality alarm applies to the Atlanta metropolitan area today. If you suffer from asthma or lung problems, you should avoid spending too much time outdoors this afternoon.

Heat continues

The sun will shine until Wednesday, with temperatures above 35 degrees, which is almost record-breaking heat! Make sure to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade if you spend any time outdoors.

A front will move through northern Georgia by Thursday, bringing a little relief – very little – but highs are expected to remain above 80 degrees for the next seven days.

Chance of rain

The next chance of rain for metro Atlanta is Thursday afternoon as a front moves through the region. A second front is also expected to bring rain on Sunday and Monday.

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